Cogdell Memorial Hospital·Snyder, Texas
The Mid-Level Practitioner is responsible for practicing medicine under physician supervision, which includes conducting examinations, making medical decisions, and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Key duties involve direct patient care such as diagnosing and treating conditions, prescribing medications, and participating in the review and development of patient care policies.
Description The Advanced Practice Practitioner is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations, writing prescriptions, medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Attends all departmental, organizational, and medical staff (as appropriate to departmental rules and regulations) committee meetings.
AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE - NURSE PRACTITIONER The Texas Board of Nursing recognizes that individual scopes of practice will vary and that what is within the individual scope of practice for one advanced practice registered nurse may not be within the individual scope of practice for another advanced practice registered nurse authorized to practice in the same role and specialty. However, it is important to keep in mind that the Board holds each advanced practice registered nurse accountable for knowing and practicing within his/her professional and individual scope of practice.
Examine, diagnose, treat medical conditions of/for patients; prescribe medications and medical testing. Reviewing and interpreting tests results; taking and recording histories and physical examinations; communication with physicians regarding patient care and follow up.
Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of the written patient care policies of the Clinic.
Participates with the physician in weekly review of the patient health records.
Physician’s orders are reviewed and countersigned weekly.
Assures that adequate patient records are maintained, completed and accurately documented, readily assessable and systematically organized; auditing monthly and training
Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, philosophy and objective of use for the Clinic service and its employees.
Arranges to remain in the clinic while the supervising physician is out in order to maintain continuity of care.
Performs services in accordance with Cogdell Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic policies.
Participates in appropriate Quality Improvement (QI) for the Clinic.
Participates as a member of the Professional Advisory Group.
Attends Mandatory Meetings held within the department.
Adjust work hours/schedule to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital.
Aware of all Emergency Disaster Plans and how to respond if a Disaster occurs.
Works effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure.
Appreciation of and desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.
Performs other duties as assigned
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Texas often draw steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where employers need clinicians who can manage complex patient care and work independently. These positions are competitive because they typically require a Master’s in Nursing, active Texas RN and APRN-NP licensure, BLS, and a specialty certification; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on the original posting. Before applying, confirm your Texas BON credentials and specialty certification match the role’s exact scope.
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